Abstract
2-Substituted benzimidazoles were synthesized in a single pot from aromatic aldehydes and o-phenylenediamine catalyzed by FeCl3/ Al2O3 in DMF at ambient temperature attained good yields and high selectivity.
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Facile and Selective Synthesis of 2-Substituted Benzimidazoles Catalyzed by FeCl3/ Al2O3
Received29 Apr 2011
Accepted13 Jul 2011
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